The trailer for X-Men ’97 season 2 unveils Apocalypse as the antagonist, spreading turmoil through different timelines.

      Your beloved animated mutants are making their comeback this July on Disney Plus.

      Marvel has just released the first trailer for the second season of X-Men ’97, confirming its premiere on Disney+ on July 1. The first season debuted in March 2024 and quickly became one of the finest adaptations of X-Men ever. Season 2 has high expectations to meet, and from the looks of this trailer, it seems prepared for the challenge.

      What can you anticipate from X-Men ’97 season 2?

      The new season continues with the X-Men separated across various time periods, struggling to return to the 1990s. Meanwhile, in the decade they abandoned, new enemies and growing mutant intolerance are taking advantage of their absence.

      The main antagonist this season is Apocalypse, with a strong influence from the classic Age of Apocalypse comic storyline, which is one of the most cherished and intense arcs in X-Men lore.

      For those unfamiliar, Age of Apocalypse is a major 1995 Marvel Comics event where Apocalypse seizes control of North America, placing the X-Men in a completely alternate and darker timeline.

      The trailer also showcases over thirty fresh and returning mutants, alongside a plethora of Easter eggs for longtime fans, including a brief look at Weapon Plus. The complete voice cast is back, featuring Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, Alison Sealy-Smith, Cal Dodd, and more.

      What else should you be aware of before the premiere of X-Men ’97 season 2?

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      Wolverine returns with his adamantium claws fully restored, which is significant since Magneto extracted them at the end of season 1, a moment taken directly from the 1993 Fatal Attractions comic storyline.

      Rogue continues to mourn the loss of Gambit, and the trailer hints at a short appearance by Deadpool, which turns out to be Morph taking on his likeness. Meanwhile, Bishop and Forge are on a quest to bring everyone back to the 90s.

      There is even more to anticipate, as Marvel has also confirmed that VisionQuest, the WandaVision spin-off featuring Paul Bettany, will arrive on Disney Plus on October 14.

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      Amazon MGM Studios and AWS are investing in AI-generated animation for Prime Video.

      AI is officially entering the animation arena, and Prime Video is at the forefront. Amazon MGM Studios and Amazon Web Services have launched the GenAI Creators' Fund, which provides professional-grade AI production tools and funding to filmmakers who previously lacked access to them.

      The initial results include three animated series that have been approved and will be available on Prime Video: Punky Duck, Love, Diana Music Hunters, and Cupcake & Friends.

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      Steven Spielberg appears in the final trailer for Disclosure Day to state that aliens are real.

      The latest Disclosure Day trailer reveals the aliens and features Spielberg sharing his most personal message yet.

      Universal Pictures has released the final trailer for Disclosure Day, marking Steven Spielberg's first sci-fi film since 2005's War of the Worlds and his first directorial project since 2022's The Fabelmans. The film is set to be released in theaters and IMAX on June 12, and this final trailer provides the most detailed preview yet of what Spielberg has been working on.

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      Your Roku TV is undergoing its most significant home screen update in a decade, starting today.

      Roku has launched its biggest home screen overhaul in ten years across all devices in the US.

      If you use a Roku TV or streaming device, your home screen will soon look very different. Roku has announced its most substantial home screen redesign in over a decade, which is now rolling out across all Roku TVs and streaming devices in the US.

      Here’s everything that’s new on your Roku home screen.